Vito P. Battista

Vito P. Battista (September 7, 1908 – May 24, 1990) was an American politician who served in the New York State Assembly from the 38th district from 1969 to 1974.^[1][2] He ran for New York's 9th congressional district in the 1980 election. He lost to incumbent, Geraldine Ferraro.^[3] He served on the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board under president Ronald Reagan from 1984 until 1987.^[4][5] He died on May 24, 1990, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York at age 81.^[6]

Vito P. Battista
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 38th district
In office January 1, 1969 – December 31, 1974
Preceded by	Anthony J. Travia
Succeeded by	Frederick D. Schmidt
Personal details
Born	(1908-09-07)September 7, 1908 Bari, Italy
Died	May 24, 1990(1990-05-24) (aged 81) Brooklyn, New York City, New York
Political party	Republican

References

1. Francis X. Clines (1972-04-18). "Assembly Votes Lindsay Plan too Save Corona Homes". Nytimes.com. Retrieved 2019-04-07.
2. Glenn Singer (1972-06-11). "Voters Hold the Key In 'Battle of Corona'". Nytimes.com. Retrieved 2019-04-07.
3. https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=49849
4. "Appointment of Three Members of the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board | the American Presidency Project".
5. https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/appointment-five-members-the-architectural-and-transportation-barriers-compliance-board>
6. Alfonso A. Narvaez (1990-05-25). "Vito Battista, 81, Architect, Dies; Colorful New York Political Figure". Nytimes.com. Retrieved 2019-04-07.